Natural Disaster Risk in East Stroudsburg

Natural Hazard Profile: East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, in Monroe County, is a city of approximately 28,977 residents situated along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters, warm summers, and four distinct seasons, and in particular nor'easter exposure and spring river flooding. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that East Stroudsburg residents and property owners must navigate.

East Stroudsburg's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.9/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. High lightning activity is the primary natural hazard concern, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces dense ground strike patterns across the area. Secondary hazards include cold wave and winter.

Within Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg's risk is, slightly above the 5.9/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Monroe County identifies lightning as the foremost hazard, followed by cold wave and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

East Stroudsburg's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.